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- Dictionarydelinquent/dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime: "delinquent teenagers" Similar Opposite
- 2. failing in one's duty. formal Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a delinquent person: "juvenile delinquents"
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Delinquent can be a noun or an adjective to describe a person who behaves illegally or unacceptably, especially a young one. It can also mean late in paying money owed. See more meanings, synonyms, and translations of delinquent.
Delinquent means failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation, or guilty of a misdeed or offense. It can also refer to a person who is delinquent, especially a young one. See the origin, usage and synonyms of delinquent.
A delinquent is a person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts, or someone who is behind in payment or duty. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of delinquent.
A delinquent is someone who fails to do what law or duty requires, or who is guilty of a misdeed or offense. Find the origin, usage, and related terms of delinquent in this comprehensive online dictionary.
Delinquent is an adjective that describes someone who commits minor crimes, especially a young person, or who fails to pay debts or taxes. It can also be a noun for a delinquent person or a juvenile delinquent.
The adjective delinquent describes something that is past due or people who are negligent in doing their duty. If you are delinquent in paying your delinquent library fines, you won't be able to check out any more books.
A delinquent is a young person who tends to commit crimes or a person who has failed to pay money that is owed. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Delinquent can mean a person who commits a crime, a financial or military failure, or a British political or parliamentary term. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of delinquent as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Find out the origin, word forms, and similar words of delinquent in the dictionary.
Delinquent is someone who commits minor crimes, especially a young person, or someone who fails to pay debts or taxes. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, collocations, and translations from Collins Dictionary.
